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NSI 3000 LOW LEVEL CARBON MONOXIDE MONITOR 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for NSI 3000

Page 1: ...NSI 3000 LOW LEVEL CARBON MONOXIDE MONITOR ...

Page 2: ...tor Carbon Monoxide and how it can affect you and your family Installation of your new low level CO monitor Operating features Maintaining Testing your Low level CO monitor What to do in the event of an alarm Technical Information Limited warranty information ...

Page 3: ...minants Sounds a loud 85 dB alarm to alert you in case of an emergency Digital readout of CO level in parts per million ppm A continuous circling line on the display when the reading is below 5 ppm Remembers peak CO level until battery is removed Test Reset button clears display to 0 ppm Icons to identify various status conditions reset button clears Simple to mount portable ideal for traveling 5 ...

Page 4: ...brain and other vital organs In high concentrations CO can kill in minutes Many cases of reported CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING indicate that while victims are aware they are not feeling well they become disoriented and unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance Common Sources of CO Oil and gas furnaces boilers water heaters Wood stoves Barbecues Wood or gas fir...

Page 5: ...34 Use as a portable CO Analyzer to test directly for spillage of CO from fuel burning appliances or chimneys EDUCATE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE SOURCES AND SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING AND HOW TO USE YOUR LOW LEVEL CO MONITOR Buy appliances accepted by a recognized testing laboratory Install appliances according to the manufacturer s instructions precautions Have appliance installations done by ...

Page 6: ...ppm First level reported to cause harmful affects World Health Organization 30ppm Earliest onset of exercise induced angina World Health Organization 50 ppm The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure for healthy adults in any 8 hour period as recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA in a work environment 70 ppm First level U L approved alarms must go o...

Page 7: ... near the bedroom you sleep If there is an appliance in the room where you sleep you should put the low level CO monitor in that room If there is an appliance in a room that you use a lot e g a sitting room you should put it in that room If you live in a studio put the low level CO monitor away from the cooking appliances and closer to the place where you sleep If the appliance is in a room not no...

Page 8: ... knocked or damaged or where it could be accidentally turned off How To Install Your Low level CO monitor To install your unit follow the illustration below Your low level CO monitor can be installed on the wall or a table top For Table Top Mounting Fold the monitor casing down and place on table To Mount on the Wall Hold the mounting bracket against the wall and mark the inside location of each k...

Page 9: ...adout will display the peak level of CO recorded over the last 4 weeks reset the low level CO monitor icons allow you to test the sensor by blowing smoke into the low level CO monitor Digital Display and Action Prompts Digital Display NSI s unique digital readout displays the amount of CO in the area of the sensor expressed in parts per million ppm Your low level CO monitor is designed to display ...

Page 10: ...n to alert you that the CO low level CO monitor had sounded Continued low level alarms are an indication that the potential of a high level alarm exists You should treat this alarm level very seriously Prolonged low levels of CO are believed to cause brain damage and heart disease particularly in children and pregnant women Call a CO certified technician and have the problem investigated and recti...

Page 11: ... level CO monitor has sensed a high level of CO in your absence Immediately vacate the premises and seek professional help Treat this as a serious warning Call a qualified technician and have the problem investigated and rectified immediately Note If the PPM reading exceeds 70 at any point the low level CO monitor cannot be silenced until it senses fresh air for a certain period of time Low Batter...

Page 12: ... service 8 am 5 pm Eastern Standard Time Monday Friday Telephone 440 949 1850 e mail nsi ncihvac com Testing the Horn and Battery Test the unit by pressing the Test Reset button briefly to confirm that the low level CO monitor is operating properly The low level CO monitor should sound as soon as the button is pressed indicating that the horn is working and the battery is providing power to the un...

Page 13: ...tal readout will then display a CAL for several 5 minutes and the low level CO monitor will shortly emit a single beep to indicate that the battery is properly connected The red LED will also flash once per minute to indicate that the monitor is receiving power from the battery e Your advanced low level CO monitor does not require a prolonged power up period If you have followed all of the above s...

Page 14: ...low level CO monitor free of dust by gently vacuuming the case with a soft brush attachment once per month Never use cleaning solutions on your low level CO monitor Simply wipe with a slightly damp cloth Do not paint the low level CO monitor Do not spray aerosols on or near the low level CO monitor Move the low level CO monitor to a safe location and store in a plastic bag before painting wall pap...

Page 15: ...ace it into a dish of water Step 4 Hold the burning cigarette or incense stick 8 10 inches away from the low level CO monitor so that the smoke moves towards the holes in the sides of the low level CO monitor The display will instantaneously indicate the amount of CO in the smoke An increase in the CO level on the digital display will indicate that the sensor and electronics are working properly P...

Page 16: ... what actions to take in the event of both high and low level alarms What to Do During A Crisis Alarm Above 70ppm Evacuate the building immediately Do not take time to open windows or turn off equipment Phone your emergency response number from next door or your cell phone Phone your heating service contractor on their emergency number Keep this number in a prominent place Get medical help Oxygen ...

Page 17: ...ted What To Do During A Low Level Warning 15 35 ppm Open all doors and windows to ventilate Turn off all vented appliances that are potential sources of CO when possible and stop using the appliance These may include gas and wood burning fireplaces all gas appliances and barbecues Any unvented appliances such as ovens gas logs space heaters etc may need additional ventilation to continue safe use ...

Page 18: ...d Level 85 dB at 10 feet 3 5 meters Recommended Batteries Duracell MN1604 Energizer 522 Gold Peak 1604A Battery Life Exceeds 1 year replaceable Temperature Range 4 4 ºC 40 ºF to 37 8 ºC 100 ºF Operating Humidity Range 10 95 RH Weight 228 grams 10 oz including battery A CARBON MONOXIDE LOW LEVEL MONITOR IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR A UL LISTED CO ALARM OR DETECTOR A SMOKE ALARM OR A COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETE...

Page 19: ...r due to a breach of contract negligence strict liability in tort or otherwise NSI shall have no liability for any personal injury property damage or any special incidental contingent or consequential damage or any kind resulting from gas leakage fire or explosion In no case shall NSI be liable for any consequential or incidental damages for breach of this or any other Warranty expressed or implie...

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